Senior Social Worker - Older People Mental Health Team (South)
We have an exciting vacancy in Cambridgeshire County Council for a Senior Social Worker to join our Older People Mental Health Social Work Team.
Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work on complex cases, support junior social work colleagues, and cover tasks for the manager as needed. We are looking for an experienced and dedicated individual with strong social work values and a willingness to develop their career in mental health.
Key responsibilities include:
* Working on complex cases and providing support, guidance, and advice to junior colleagues
* Covering tasks for the manager as needed
* Providing a social perspective to the multidisciplinary team and supporting service users in their recovery and wellbeing
About Us
Cambridgeshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We value our colleagues and have developed a range of benefits, including a comprehensive wellbeing package, protected time for continuous professional development, and a pay progression scheme.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive and supportive work environment and encourage applications from candidates who share our values.
What We Offer
In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a range of benefits, including:
* A comprehensive wellbeing package
* 6 days of protected time for continuous professional development
* A pay progression scheme
* Scalable retention payments of up to £8,852 over 3 years
* A refer a friend scheme with a £350 introduction fee
* Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships, and qualified coaches
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced social worker with a recognized social work qualification, current Social Work England registration, and a proven track record of social work in the field. You should be willing and able to travel independently and have a strong commitment to social work values.
Please note that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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